SPC Alexander Homan

Army National Guard | Fire Support Specialist

Dates of Service: Aug 2006 - May 2016

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Bio

Highly motivated individual with leadership and instructional experience of up to five personnel. Skilled in developing organizational tasking systems and overseeing mission completion. Proven abilities in supervision and communication. Consistently recognized for excellent attendance and time management while maintaining situational awareness and attention to detail.

Military Experiences

Oct 2017 - Present

3-116 IN, 116th BCT, 29th ID, Virginia ARNG | Winchester, VA

May 2016 - Oct 2017

Temporay Forward Observer

1-157 IN, 89th TC, Colorado ARNG, MILPAC Region VII | Fort Lupton, CO

Showed up to Drill for accountability and did nothing. Couldn't do any training due to no CIF issue.

Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

FECC NCO

HHT, 1-91 CAV, 173rd IBCT(A), USAREUR | Grafenwoehr, Germany

Served as the Administrator and Tasking Supervisor of our control center. Developed and maintained monthly log books of 8 individuals to ensure that they were consistent for mission requirements. Ensured individuals and equipment were 100% prepared 1-3 days in advance to important functions

Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

Targeting NCO/ BDE S-3 Assistant Taskings NCO

41st Fires BDE HHB, 41st Fires BDE, III Corps, FORSCOM | Fort Cavazos, TX

Served as the Assistant Taskings Supervisor in the operations and planning department. Assigned and tracked organizational tasks weekly and monthly in order to be completed by the assigned due date. Developed a new task matrix that became the universal product for the entire organization. Served as a temporary manager for organizational headquarters, resulting in being assigned a higher number of tasks. Tracked individuals in various departments temporarily assigned in other organizations. Became the representative for a specialized organization in which applicant’s paperwork was filed and passed to higher ranking officials. Served as the special assignments manager dealing with searching for personnel wanting to apply for various assignments.

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Deployments

(3 years, 7 months)

Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Security and Communication NCO in the element. Conducted communication tests and preparation prior to any operations for entire element. Assigned as head of security and maintained location and safety of our element during operations of 10 or more people. Became the Head Director’s personal security during scheduled meetings with foreign leaders.

May 2011 - Dec 2011

Operation New Dawn (OND)

Communicated firing data to artillery unit personnel, using radios. Coordinated and adjusted artillery and naval gunfire during combat and training. Observed and reported enemy locations through specified communications. Set up observation and communication instruments and equipment. Prepared support plans, coordinating documents, and target lists.

Jun 2009 - May 2010

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Ground security SAW dismount while search operations were conducted. Maintained security with team members to ensure safety of the team Served as a vehicular gunner and provided security for larger elements while movement was conducted through hostile areas. Helped train and assist with local national security forces conduct patrols and operations.